Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like reading?
Thí sinh
Yes, of course, I love reading books and magazines help me explore the world that I've never been to before. I mean is help me to explore other parts of the world, especially travelling magazines.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Thí sinh
I would say I prefer reading on paper. I prefer like quite a nice thing or on the paper is to get me the feeling and is umm, less eyesore. And a love turning page back and forth sometimes, which I feel that's interesting.
Giám khảo
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Thí sinh
I will say most of the time I have to read carefully because it's my job is a culture. It's a really crucial for me to be able to understand every bit that client send me e-mail. If you said it when not, I would say maybe when I raised umm.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Thí sinh
I rather choose scan reading if I don't have much time but if I do have times, I mean if I do not have enough times I prefer read things in detail so it's make me go in depth of understanding of how the article explaining or mean.
Do you like reading?
Điểm: 60.0Gợi ý: Be concise and grammatically correct: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid repetition and fix grammar (e.g., subject-verb agreement, articles). Use linking words like “for example” to make it coherent.
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I enjoy reading because books and travel magazines let me learn about places I’ve never visited. For example, travel articles give me ideas for future trips and show local culture and food.
Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?
Điểm: 55.0Gợi ý: Give a direct answer, then two clear reasons using linking words. Remove fillers and vague phrases; use correct word forms (e.g., “less strain on my eyes”, “I love turning pages”). Keep to 2–4 short sentences.
Ví dụ: I prefer reading on paper because it feels nicer and causes less strain on my eyes. Also, I enjoy turning pages since it makes reading more tangible and enjoyable.
When do you need to read carefully, and when not?
Điểm: 45.0Gợi ý: Structure your answer: say clearly when you need careful reading and when you don't, with specific reasons and examples. Correct grammar and vocabulary (e.g., “my job is in culture” should be clarified; use “clients send me” and avoid fillers).
Ví dụ: I need to read carefully when I’m handling work emails or client instructions because missing details can cause mistakes. However, I don’t read carefully when scanning casual social media posts or headlines unless something catches my interest.
Do you prefer scanning or detailed reading?
Điểm: 50.0Gợi ý: Answer directly, then contrast the two choices with clear linking words (“if… then…”). Fix tense and phrasing (“if I don’t have much time, I scan; if I have time, I read in detail”) and be concise.
Ví dụ: I usually scan texts when I’m short on time to get the main ideas. However, if I have enough time I read in detail to fully understand the author’s points and examples.
× Yes, of course, I love reading books and magazines help me explore the world that I've never been to before.
✓ Yes, of course, I love reading books and magazines because they help me explore parts of the world I have never been to before.
Original lacked a conjunction linking clauses and had subject-verb agreement issues ('magazines help' needed a clear subject 'they'). Use 'because' to show reason and change 'that I've never been to before' to 'parts of the world I have never been to before' for natural phrasing. Suggestion: Insert a linking word (because) and ensure pronoun reference (they) matches plural noun (magazines).
× I mean is help me to explore other parts of the world, especially travelling magazines.
✓ I mean they help me explore other parts of the world, especially travel magazines.
Sentence missing subject and used incorrect verb form 'is help'. Use 'they help me' to provide subject-verb agreement and change 'travelling magazines' to the adjective form 'travel magazines'. Remove unnecessary 'to' after 'help'. Suggestion: Always include a clear subject before the verb and use correct adjective form for modifiers.
× I would say I prefer reading on paper. I prefer like quite a nice thing or on the paper is to get me the feeling and is umm, less eyesore.
✓ I would say I prefer reading on paper. I find it quite nice; paper gives me a better feeling and is less straining on my eyes.
Original used informal fillers ('like', 'umm') and awkward phrasing 'less eyesore'. Replace with 'less straining on my eyes' or 'easier on my eyes'. Also use 'find it quite nice' for natural expression. Suggestion: Remove fillers, use clear adjectives/adverbs, and choose idiomatic phrases ('easier on my eyes').
× And a love turning page back and forth sometimes, which I feel that's interesting.
✓ And I love turning pages back and forth sometimes, which I think is interesting.
Original had article error 'a love' and singular/plural mismatch 'page' should be plural 'pages'. Also 'which I feel that's interesting' is redundant; use 'which I think is interesting'. Suggestion: Check for correct articles and plural forms and avoid redundant clauses.
× I will say most of the time I have to read carefully because it's my job is a culture.
✓ I would say most of the time I have to read carefully because it's part of my job and my workplace culture.
Original contained awkward and incorrect structure 'it's my job is a culture'. Use 'part of my job' and add 'workplace' or 'organizational' to clarify 'culture'. Also 'will say' is better as 'would say' for polite opinion. Suggestion: Use clear noun phrases and appropriate modal for opinions.
× It's a really crucial for me to be able to understand every bit that client send me e-mail.
✓ It's really crucial for me to be able to understand every bit of the emails clients send me.
Original misused articles and pronouns: 'a really crucial' should be 'really crucial' or 'a really crucial skill'. 'Every bit that client send me e-mail' has missing preposition and subject-verb agreement. Use 'every bit of the emails clients send me' or 'every detail of the emails my clients send me'. Suggestion: Ensure correct article use, include necessary prepositions ('of'), and match subject-verb number (clients send).
× If you said it when not, I would say maybe when I raised umm.
✓ If you ask when not, I would say maybe when I am relaxed.
Original is confusing and mixes tenses and forms ('said it when not', 'raised umm'). Replace with clear conditional: 'If you ask when not (necessary), I would say maybe when I am relaxed.' Use present tense in the if-clause for a real conditional. Suggestion: Use standard conditional structures: If + present, then + would + base verb; avoid vague fillers.
× I rather choose scan reading if I don't have much time but if I do have times, I mean if I do not have enough times I prefer read things in detail so it's make me go in depth of understanding of how the article explaining or mean.
✓ I would rather choose skimming if I don't have much time, but if I have enough time I prefer to read things in detail so I can gain an in-depth understanding of what the article is explaining.
Multiple errors: use 'would rather' for preference, 'skimming' or 'scan reading' should be 'skimming', 'much time' is fine, but 'times' is incorrect — use 'time'. 'Prefer read things' needs infinitive 'prefer to read'. 'It's make me go in depth' should be 'so I can gain an in-depth understanding'. Also change 'how the article explaining or mean' to 'what the article is explaining'. Suggestion: Use correct quantifiers ('time' not 'times'), correct verb patterns ('prefer to read'), and idiomatic nouns ('in-depth understanding').